AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEV Insurance Reality Check: Insurify reports EVs cost about $3,159 a year to insure on average—roughly 42% more than similar gas cars—so the “save on gas” plan may get eaten by premiums. Ocean Science Under Pressure: The Trump administration is dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, including deep-sea gear off Oregon, with OSU scientists warning the data loss could last for decades. Marine Life Update: A gray whale found dead near Newport likely died from orca predation, with officials noting multiple whale deaths this spring. Wildlife Management Fight: A plan to kill 450,000 barred owls on the West Coast is moving through the courts, and animal advocates say removals may already be underway. Oregon Ballot Watch: Petitioners behind Oregon’s initiative to ban hunting and fishing have submitted enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot, setting up a major fight over wildlife exemptions. Neuroscience From UO: Researchers at the University of Oregon identified a brain cell type that may act like a “disappointment meter,” potentially pointing to new treatments for depression and addiction. STEM in Oregon: Oregon Tech’s Geomatics program won a national surveying education award from NCEES.
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